10th October 2004

Following close scrutiny of most makes of compact tracked carrier on the market, groundworks and demolition contractor RA Swann of Bishops Stortford recently took delivery of a TCP Hi-T500.

The 500 kg payload machine proved to be the only one to meet all of RA Swann’s specific requirements - these requirements being an ability to go wherever the company’s existing 700 mm wide micro digger can, a diesel engine to avoid the use of two fuel types and a high discharge mechanism.

The new dumper has already proved its worth on a site in Essex where it has been used to remove 160 tonne of broken concrete and 120 tonne of spoil from the basement area of a private house. Before moving to its next job the machine will also carry and place around 40 tonne of Type 1 roadstone prior to concrete pumping.

Commenting on the TCP carrier, Robert Swann said: “I am over the moon with the machine and have in fact now placed an order for a second unit to assist with the installation of conservatory bases.”

The Hi-T500 is powered by a reliable Kubota diesel engine developing 7.4 kW (10 HP) driving the rubber tracks via a fully hydrostatic two speed transmission. The machine exerts a ground pressure of only 0.35 kg/sq cm (5 lb/sq in) and the rugged skip is able to tip forward and over in an arc of almost 180 degrees to ensure complete discharge of even the stickiest materials.

Visit the Hi-T500 page for more information